US Bridges

61-4023 over Irrigation Ditch

Fair

Valencia County, New Mexico · 0.4 M E JCT NM-314 · Structure no. 000000000007116

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,339
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

61-4023 over Irrigation Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 61-4023 over Irrigation Ditch in Valencia County, New Mexico. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the New Mexico average of 51.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,339 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,821 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries61-4023
CrossesIrrigation Ditch
Location0.4 M E JCT NM-314
RouteCounty Highway 61023
CountyValencia County
StateNew Mexico
Coordinates34.69258, -106.76108
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,339 (2023)
Projected traffic1,821 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 61-4023 over Irrigation Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 61-4023 over Irrigation Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 61-4023 over Irrigation Ditch carry?

About 1,339 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 61-4023 over Irrigation Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 61-4023 over Irrigation Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.